The Claim
Visceral abdominal fat contains significantly higher levels of trans fatty acids (8.7% in obese, 9.3% in non-obese) than subcutaneous and retroperitoneal fat depots in adults undergoing abdominal surgery, indicating preferential accumulation of these lipids in metabolically active adipose tissue independent of overall obesity status.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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In adults undergoing abdominal surgery, visceral abdominal fat has higher levels of trans fatty acids than fat stored under the skin or behind the abdomen, regardless of whether the person is obese or not.
See the scientific wording
Visceral abdominal fat contains significantly higher levels of trans fatty acids (8.7% in obese, 9.3% in non-obese) compared to subcutaneous and retroperitoneal fat depots in adults undergoing abdominal surgery, suggesting a preferential accumulation of these lipids in metabolically active adipose tissue regardless of overall obesity status.
The fat around internal organs pulls in more trans fats from the blood and holds onto them longer than fat under the skin or behind the abdomen, because it absorbs fats more aggressively and breaks them down less efficiently.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that the fat around your internal organs has more unhealthy trans fats than the fat under your skin or behind your belly, even in people who aren’t overweight. So yes, your body seems to store more trans fats in the deep belly fat no matter your weight.
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